The above is a copy of the family tree of the Dawson, Rannie and Callum families from Glenbuchat.The Top photo is of the original paper chart, the next is the full tree and below that sections of the tree to make it easier to read.

The Photos were kindly provided by Wilma Deans.

For a larger version click below at foot of text

Wilma Dean/Dawson TreeThe following is a text amplifies the tree demonstrated in the above photograph of the Dawson Family treeIt demonstrates how interlinked the families in Glenbuchat were.Gladys Mary Ellen Callam was the aunt of Wilma Deans the contributor of the family tree above.

1701 June 22 Robert Calum in the fermtown of Glenkindy and Janet desson in the cottertown of glenkindy were booked and after proclamations they were married in the [hall] of Glenkindy on tuesday the 8 day of July

1703 April 23 John forbes in heugh-head of comyl had a son baptized JOHN, witneses John Michie in tullohespik and John desson(?)

1770 having called there on that day was that he [xxx xxx] Deason Servant to Mr Patrick Duff [xxx xxx] the father of her child & that he was to leave the Country next day. Nicholas Tough being called compeared & [given] for the father of her child William Deason. He being called compeared & acknowledged his guilt. Being seriously discoursed anent the nature of this Crime they [are] both appointed to appear on Sunday before the congregation & to pay 5[£] Scots to the poor. Session closed with prayer.

Callum Family1796Callam – May 15 – Peter Callam in Newton & Janet Downie his spouse had a daur baptized called Barbra1798Callam - Janry 10 - John Callam in Newton & Marg’t Farqucharson his Spouse had a Daughter Baptised and Called Jean before witnesses1798Callam – Febry 23 – Peter Callam in Newton and Janet Downie his spouse had a son baptized called JOHN before witnesses1799Callam - Octr 20 - Peter Callam in Newton & Janet Downie his Spouse had a Daur Baptised Called Mary before witnesses1800Callam - June 28 - John Callam in Newton and Margaret Farqurson his spouse had a son baptized called Peter1801Callam – September 9 – Peter Callam in Newton & Janet Downie his spouse had a daughter baptized called ISOBEL before witnesses1803Callam – May 30 – Peter Callam in Newton & Janet Downie his spouse had a daughter baptized called Annie before witnesses1804Callam – April 17 – John Callam in Newton & Margt. Farqucharson his spouse had a son baptised called John before witnesses1805Callam – [April] 21 – Peter Callam in Newton and Janet Downie his spouse had a son baptized called Peter1807Callam – March 3 – Peter Callam in Newton and Janet Downie his spouse had a son baptized called James before witnesses1807Callam – July 21 – John Callam in Newton and Margaret Farqucharson his spouse had a son baptised called Alexander before witnesses1809Callam – April 13 – Peter Callam in Newton & Janet Downie his spouse had a son baptised called Robert before witnesses1816Callam – August 11 – John Callam Newton and Margaret Farquharson his spouse had a daughter baptised called Margaret before witnesses

marvellous, I thought I had a link with Charles dawson somewhere along the way, but I haven't found it yet. My Charles dawson was born 1821 in east dereham, Norfolk. let me know if you have come across him.